Health Services
The following list of services and organizations was prepared by the McAdam Interdisciplinary Committee. If at any time you require assistance finding the correct service for your needs or run into an issue contacting the service, please contact the McAdam Health Centre at (506) 784-6300 for assistance.
For after-hours assistance please call 8-1-1
As always, in case of an emergency, please call 9-1-1
Local Services:
- McAdam Health Centre – local community health centre open Monday – Friday 7am – 7pm
- RCMP – offers drug awareness and education presentations
- Lisa Williams, Community Program Officer: 1-506-755-1141; lisa.williams@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
- ISD Child and Youth Team – Provide access to services for children/youth with emotional, behavioral, and/or mental health issues. McAdam High School has a designated ISD social worker at the school 1-2 days/week
- Lakeland Resource Centre – Local food bank and workshop for intellectually or physically challenged individuals
Regional Services
- Fredericton Addiction & Mental Health – Provides a wide range of services for individuals, youth, and family members in the areas of substance abuse, problem gambling, and mental health issues
- 65 Brunswick St., Fredericton, NB; 1-506-453-2132; Mon-Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm
- Emergency Mobile Crisis Unit: 1-506-453-2132 Mon-Fri 4:30pm – 12am, Sat-Sun 3pm – 11pm
- Gambling hotline: 1-800-461-1234
- Public Health – Promotes health and wellness by providing environmental protection services, prevention/management/control of communicable diseases, immunizations, maternal and child/youth health strategies, health emergency preparedness and response
- 300 St. Mary’s St., Suite 12000, Fredericton, NB; Mon – Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm 1-506-453-5200
- Canadian Mental Health Association – Facilitates access to resources people require to maintain and improve mental health and community integration, build resilience, and support recovery from mental illness
- CMHA of New Brunswick: 403 Regent Street, Suite 202, Fredericton, NB, E3B3X6; 1-506-455-5231; info@cmhanb.ca
- Medavie NB – Provides emergency and non-emergency ambulance services to residents of New Brunswick
- DECH Emergency Room – Outpatient department specializing in assessment and treatment of a broad range of illnesses and injuries, located in Fredericton
- ER unit at the Dr. Everett Chalmer Hospital, 700 Priestman St, Fredericton
- AIDS NB – Provides support for people living with HIV/AIDS, and also works to help reduce the spread of HIV, Hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted and blood borne infections
- 65 Brunswick St. Suite G17, Fredericton, NB; 1-888-561-4009; info@aidsnb.com
- Fredericton AI-Anon/Nacrotics Anonymous – Support group
Crisis Services
- CHIMO – A 24-hour crisis phoneline that operates 365 days/year providing crisis intervention and/or referrals and confidential support
- Mobile Crisis Unit – Provides access to services/interventions to help diffuse situations in the community during evenings and weekends
- Mon – Fri 4:30pm – 12:00am, Sat – Sun 3:00pm – 11:00pm; 1-506-453-2132
Addiction Recovery/Rehabilitation Programs:
- Village of Hope – Residential, faith-based drug rehabilitation program for men of all ages
- Naomi and Ruth – Rehabilitation and wellness centre for women who have been incarcerated or who are suffering from addictions or other life-controlling problems and wish to restore their lives and become productive members of society
- Harvest House – A caring community where anyone can come to find help in times of need, located in Moncton
- Main office: 1-506-855-0626; Drop-in center: 1-506-388-4357; Recovery program: 1-506-388-3277; info@harvesthouseatlantic.org
- Portage Atlantic – Youth drug addiction rehabilitation centre
- Hayward House – A recovery centre in Woodstock, NB
- Teen Challenge Treatment Program – A residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation program with a strong faith-based approach that offers spiritual, academic, and vocational training, located in Memramcook, NB